Boya, a doctor of the State of Jin during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, was born in Chu (now Jingzhou, Hubei). Boya was a famous pianist at that time, who was good at playing lyre and had superb skills. He is not only an expert in piano performance, but also a composer, and is regarded as the "piano fairy". Xunzi's "Persuasion" said that "Bo Ya plays the piano, six horses play the piano", which shows his superb piano playing skills.
Introduction to allusions:
During the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a man named Boya who studied guqin with Mr. Cheng Lian. At that time, he mastered all kinds of playing skills, but the teacher felt that he often didn't understand deeply when playing. He simply played the notes, lacking a little charm, and could not inspire the audience. The teacher wants to train him to be a real artist.
One day, Mr. Cheng Lian said to Boya, "My teacher Fang Zichun lives in the East China Sea. He can teach people how to cultivate interest. I'll take you there and let him tell you something, which can greatly improve your artistic level. " So the master and the apprentice prepared dry food and set off by boat. After arriving at Penglai Mountain in the East China Sea, Mr. Cheng Lian said to Boya, "You stay here and practice the piano, and I'll find the master." Say and rock the boat away. Ten days have passed and Mr. Cheng Lian hasn't come back yet.
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